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May 28, 2015
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Alameda Sun
Local Happenings
Thursday, May 28
n 10 to 11:30 a.m. Alzheimer’s
Support Group: Meeting sponsored
by the Alzheimer’s Association for
families and caregivers of those
with Alzheimer’s and related disorders. Mastick Senior Center, 1155
Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 482-8700)
n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity
Seniors: Julia Park Tracey,
Alameda’s poet laureate will share
some poetry at 11. Lunch is served
at noon. Trinity Lutheran Church,
1323 Central Ave.
n 1 p.m. Mastick Movie Matinee:
Angel Face. Free for seniors.
Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa
Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)
n 1 to 3 p.m. Office Hours:
Staffers from Assemblyman Rob
Bonta’s office will be available.
Administrative Conference Room,
Main Branch of the Alameda Free
Library, 1550 Oak St.
n 1:30 p.m. Music Appreciation:
Piano recital and discussion with
volunteer instructor William Sturm,
featuring “Music for Springtime.”
Free to seniors. Mastick Senior
Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info:
747-7506)
n 3 to 5 p.m. Office Hours:
Staffers from Congresswoman
Barbara Lee’s office will be available. Administrative Conference
Room, Main Branch of the Alameda
Free Library, 1550 Oak St.
n 7 p.m. “Capitalizing on
Insanity: The Alameda Asylum
in Post-Gold Rush California”:
Presented as part of the Alameda
Museum lecture series; featuring a
talk by historian and Alameda resident Madeleine Seiwald. Museum
members, free; non-members, $10.
Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda
Ave. (Info: 748-0796 or www.
alameda-museum.org)
n 7 to 9 p.m. Knitting Circle:
Knitters of all levels and ages welcome. Free to the public. Julie’s
Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park
St. (Info: 865-2385)
n 7 to 9 p.m. “New Directions
for Alameda Schools”: Public forum
with board president Barbara
Kahn and superintendent Sean
McPhetridge; presented by the
Alameda League of Women Voters.
Free to the public. Room 605,
Encinal High School, 210 Central
Courtesy photo
Ave. (Info: 865-2385)
California’s Secretary
of State Alex Padilla
Saturday, May 30
n 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alameda will speak at College of
Renters’ Coalition: General meet- Alameda Wednesday,
ing open to renters and allies. June 3.
City Hall West, 950 West Mall
Square, Ste. 140A. (Info: www.the Main St. (Info: www.ploughshares
nursery.com)
alamedarenterscoalition.org)
n 2 to 3 p.m. Family Nature
n 1 p.m. “Birth of the Original
Navy Seal: The Underwater Fun Hour: “Sea Creatures.” Learn
Demolition Team”: LCDR William the myths and realities, then learn
Goehner Jr., World War II veteran what’s new in the Visitors Center.
and one of the first Navy Seals in Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info:
World War II, will speak. USS Hornet 544-3187)
n 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding
Bog Band will perform from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. USS Hornet Museum, 707 Time: Five aquariums with more
W. Hornet Ave. Pier 3, Alameda than 20 bay species will be fed
Point (Info, tix: 521-8448, Ext. 225 or while you learn who is eating what
and how aquarium environments
www.hornetevents.com)
n 2 p.m. “Optimizing Water are kept healthy. Free for all ages.
Use in the Garden”: Free workshop Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info:
on reducing water use in the gar- 544-3187)
den. Ploughshares Nursery, 2701
Sunday, May 31
n 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Household
Hazardous Waste Dropoff: Free for
Alameda Homeowners and renters.
Alameda Point; register for drop off
time and get location information
at www.stopwaste.org/HHW.
n 1 to 2 p.m. Summer Shore
Cleanup: Clean and search the
shore for interesting items that
have been washed ashore. Bring
your gloves and bucket or borrow
some at the Visitors Center. Free
for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay
Ave. (Info: 544-3187)
n 2 to 3 p.m. Family Nature
Fun Hour: “Sea Creatures.” Learn
the myths and realities, then learn
what’s new in the Visitors Center.
Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info:
544-3187)
n 2 to 6 p.m. “Enchanted
Garden”: Garden party concert featuring members of the Island City
Opera. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, silent
auction and a magician’s performance. Tickets: $75 in advance; $100
at the door; $350 for a table of five.
Proceeds will support a new season
Enjoy Shopping for
Specialty Gifts for
Graduation • Father’s Day
Birthdays • Special Occasions
Harbor Bay
Spring Boutique
Sunday, May 31
10am to 4pm
Location: Harbor Bay Community Center
3195 Mecartney Road
Sale items include: Jewelry, baked goods, dried herbs, olive
oils, teas, chutneys, floral designs, blacksmithing, children’s
books, home decor items, decorative totes, glass,
paintings, cards, ceramics, fashion designer
custom clothing, faux cakes and more!
of performances by the Island City
Opera at the Alameda Elks Lodge.
1021 Union St. (Info: 263-8060 or
www.islandcityopera.org)
n 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding
Time: Five aquariums with more than
20 bay species will be fed while you
learn who is eating what and how
aquarium environments are kept
healthy. Free for all ages. Crab Cove,
1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)
Tuesday, June 2
n 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sea Squirts:
“Fabulous Fish.” Outdoor exploration and a theme-related craft for
children 3 to 5 and an adult. Fee:
$5. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave.
(Registration required: 888-327-2757)
n 1 p.m. Mastick Book Club:
Members will review Steve Jobs by
Walter Isaacson. Free to seniors.
Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa
Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)
n 6:30 p.m. Bridges of Honor:
Premiere of a compilation of digital
stories by 30 of Alameda’s teens
and elders. Free to the public. Main
Branch of the Alameda Free Library,
1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7730)
n 7 p.m. American Legion Post
9: Post rebuilding drive and meeting; open to honorably discharged
veterans and current personnel of
any branch of the United States military who have served at least one
day of active duty during times of
war or conflict. Veterans Building,
Central Avenue and Walnut Street.
(Info: Commander Joseph Chock,
542-0662)
Wednesday, June 3
n 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. AARP Driver
Safety: One-day refresher course
program designed for motorists
50 and older who have taken the
two-day course within the past
four years. Fee: $15 for AARP
members; $20 for non-members.
Preregistration is required. Mastick
Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave.
(Info, registration: 747-7506)
n 10:30 a.m. to noon: Midweek
Bible Café: Christian Bible study
open to all without regard for
where you are on your spiritual
journey. Continues through June
24. First Congregational Church,
1912 Central Ave. (Info: 522-6012)
n 1 p.m. “Caring for Common
Foot Problems”: Dale Wright, DPM,
from Alameda Podiatry Group, will
speak. Presented by Elders Village.
Free to the public. Main Branch of the
Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St.
(Reservations requested: 217-8527)
n 6 to 8 p.m. Lawyers in the
Library: Free legal service. Signup
at 5:30 for lottery draw at 5:50.
Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St.
(Info: 747-7713)
What’s Happening on the West End?
Chi Institute, Pagano’s and More!
International Chi Institute
Summer Classes
Open enrollment for
summer Chinese Mandarin
and Kung Fu classes is
open now. International Chi
Institute, which just celebrated its third anniversary,
is happy to announce the
following summer programs
for five- to 13-year-old
youths.
Combination of
Mandarin Chinese Lessons:
1:30 to 3 p.m., with Kung
Fu Camp, 3 to 4 p.m.,
from June 15 to Aug. 21,
Monday through Friday. The
Mandarin Chinese class promotes the idea that learning
Alameda
a language and exploring
new cultural experiences
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should be fun and exciting.
n.com Language is a communication bridge connecting
diverse people from all
over the world. Learning a
new language is the best
approach for people to cross
this bridge and learn the culture, history, and customs of
different people. Catherine,
the instructor, has more than
10 years of teaching experience in the Bay Area.
Kung Fu Camp: 9 to 10
a.m., from June 15 through
Aug. 7, Monday through
Friday.
Kung Fu helps children
develop physical, mental
and emotional skills, such
as positive self-esteem, concentration, memorization,
self-discipline, respect and
acknowledgement, calmness,
physical fitness and coordination, self-defense, developing
lifelong healthy living habits
and more.
Kung Fu Camp students
will learn fundamental Kung
Fu with step-by-step instruction. Students will achieve
two belts: white and yellow
belts in summer. School uniform, a tutorial DVD, belt test
and certificate are included.
Nunchuck Workshop,
10 to 11 a.m., from June
15 through Aug. 7, Monday
through Friday.
The institute has a brand
new Nunchuck Workshop
for six- through 13-year-old
youths. No Kung Fu experience is required.
Students learn Nunchuck
techniques with step-by-step
lessons.
They could become the
next Bruce Lee!
A discounted price is available for students who enroll
in all three summer programs.
To find out more, contact the
International Chi Institute
Master Yan at (415) 832-0118
or Joanna Lau at lau_joanna@
hotmail.com.
Pagano’s Hardware Opens
in Neptune Plaza
Pagano’s Hardware, the
hardware store you’ve come
to know and love, recently
opened at its new West End
location in Neptune Plaza.
They brought all their
customers’ favorite employees with them to their new
site and all the services they
depend on, such as: pipe
threading, pipe cutting, glass
cutting, key cuts, shade cutting and rescreening of doors
and windows.
PIER 29 Waterfront Restaurant
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Cocktails
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Early Bird Dinner Special
$1295
to $1695
Mon-Fri: 3pm-7pm / Sat-Sun: 3pm-6pm
Includes Soup or Salad and Dessert
Angus Prime Rib / New York Steak / Fish
Fried Prawns / Pasta / Lamb Shank & More!
HOURS:
Tues-Thurs: 2-9pm • Fri: 2pm-Midnight
Sat: 11am-Midnight, Sun: 11am-9pm
Closed Mondays
1510 Webster Street • Alameda
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OUTDOOR
Happy Hour
WATERFRONT Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm | Sat & Sun 3pm-6pm
DINING!
Special Menu $195 & Up
OPEN DAILY 9AM-10PM • PLENTY OF FREE PARKING
1148 Ballena Blvd. Alameda, CA 94501
Tel: (510) 865-5086 l 865-5088
As this is a soft opening,
it will take a little time to
replenish all the products.
Pagano’s wants their customers to know this is a
work in progress and before
they know it, the store will
be back up to what it was
before: “So much more than
a hardware store.”
Pagano’s, at 640 Central
Ave., is open Monday
through Friday, from 7 a.m.
to 6 p.m., Saturday from 8
a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call
522-1345 for information,
or visit www.paganos
hardware.com.
Owner Dave Giovanolli
and manager Sharon
Arbuckle look forward to
serving you.
Bicycle Swap Meet
Mark your calendar for
Sunday, June 7, from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. for the second annual Bicycle Swap
Meet held at Changing
Gears Bike Shop. Admission
is free.
For more information,
check out: www.
changinggearsbikes.org.
• Professional
Drycleaning
• Quality Shirt
Laundry
• We Operate
Our Own Plant
1529 Webster St.
Alameda
(510) 522-8299
M-F 7AM-6:30 PM • SAT 8AM-6PM
$3 OFF
ANY DRY CLEANING
W/ORDER OF $15 OR MORE
One Coupon Per Order • Exp. 06/30/15
Must present coupon w/order
Learn about Resident Egrets
Sun Staff Reports
Each year Snowy and Great
egrets return to the same tree
on the Harbor Bay Lagoon to
nest and raise their chicks. On
Saturday, June 6, the Bay Farm
Library will host representatives from the San Francisco
Bay Bird Observatory and the
Golden Gate Audubon Society
to present a program on these
fascinating birds.
The presentation will begin
at 11:30 a.m. and run about one
hour. Afterwards there will be a
unique opportunity to view the
egrets up close through high
powered scopes. The program
will be held in the Leydecker
Park Meeting Room which can
be accessed through the Bay
Farm Island Library located at
3221 Mecartney Road.
n 7 to 8:30 p.m. City of Alameda
Democratic Club: Meeting and
program featuring special guest
California Secretary of State Alex
Padilla. Free to the public. Student
Center, College of Alameda, 555
Ralph Appezzato Way. (Info: 6291162 or www.alameda-demo.org)
n 7 to 9 p.m. Alameda Island
Poets: Open mic follows featured
readers, Joyce E. Young and John
Curl. Frank Bette Center for the
Arts,1601 Paru St. (Info: 522-2226)
Thursday, June 4
n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity
Seniors: Philip LaScola will share
his collection and speak of the history of Frank Sinatra at 11. Lunch
is served at noon. Trinity Lutheran
Church, 1323 Central Ave.
n Noon: East Bay Retired
Teachers, Division 2: Luncheon
meeting. Mastick Senior Center,
1155 Santa Clara Ave.
n Noon to 3 p.m. Alameda
Oakland Homelearners: Meet for
fun and idea exchange. Lincoln
Park, High Street and Santa Clara
Avenue. (Info: www.aohl.net)
n 3:30 p.m. Thursday Craft
Day: Crafts for children ages 5 to
12. Dress to get messy. Free. Bay
Farm Island Branch Library, 3221
Mecartney Road. (Info: 747-7787)
Friday, June 5
n 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance:
Featuring Motordude Zydeco. Dance
lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door;
$15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave.
(Info: 415-285-6285)
SNEAK PEEK
n June 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sand
Castle and Sculpture Contest: 47th
annual event cosponsored by the
Bay View Women’s Club, the East
Bay Regional Park District and the
Alameda Recreation and Parks
Department. Registration begins at
9; viewing and judging are at noon
and the awards are presented at
1 p.m. Viewing is free to the pub-
Courtesy Wikimedia Commons
The Snowy Egret
For further information call
the Bay Farm Island Library
at 747-7787 or email lwilliam@
alamedaca.gov.
lic. Robert Crown Memorial State
Beach, Westline and Otis drives.
(Info, registration: www.ci.alameda.
ca.us/arpd)
n June 6, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. East
Bay Open Studios: Self-guided tour
of local studios of more than 14
Alameda artists and craftspeople.
Tour maps available at local businesses. Event continues June 7, 13,
14. (Info or map locations: www.
proartsgallery.org)
n June 6, 3:30 p.m. “Snowy and
Great Egrets”: Representatives from
the San Francisco Bird Observatory
and the Golden Gate Audubon
Society will present a program on
these birds who nest on the Harbor
Bay Lagoon. Free. Bay Farm Island
Branch Library, 3221 Mecartney
Road. (Info: 747-7787)
n June 6, 7 p.m. “One for the
Money $$$”: Spring concert of music
spanning many decades. Dinner and
silent auction follow the concert.
Tickets for the concert and wine
and cheese reception are: adults:
$20; seniors 65 and older and youth
12-17, $15. Childcare available for
children five and younger. Raffle.
Proceeds will assist the church in
its outreach and ministries. First
Congregational Church of Alameda,
1912 Central Ave. (Reservs for dinner, child care: 522-6012; info: www.
fccalameda.org)
n June 6, 7 p.m. “The Doctor
Dances: 1756”: A grand costume
ball and adventure inspired by “The
Girl in the Fireplace” episode of Dr.
Who.” Presented by Period Events
& Entertainment Re-Creation
Society (PEERS). Dance lesson, followed by vintage ballroom dance
music, a DJ, no-host bar and a light
potluck snack buffet. Eighteenth
century costume, modern evening
dress or Dr. Who-inspired costumes
are admired but not required.
Tickets: $20, if purchased by May
30; $25 at the door. Alameda Elks
Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave. (Info,
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